1
as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
The Canadian cultural mosaic, in which distinct identities exist parallel to an over-arching nationalism, further offered an alternative to the melting pot model found south of the border.
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Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Russia is accused of taking thousands of Ukrainian children into Russia during the war, separating them from their families and indoctrinating them with Russian nationalism as part of its effort to erase the sovereignty and national culture of Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This kind of commingling between Christian nationalism and white identity isn’t uncommon, according to Whitehead, co-author of Taking Back America for God.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
As real-world tensions close in, both families are forced to confront the realities of loyalty, nationalism and friendship.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Russia is accused of taking thousands of Ukrainian children into Russia during the war, separating them from their families and indoctrinating them with Russian nationalism as part of its effort to erase the sovereignty and national culture of Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
This kind of commingling between Christian nationalism and white identity isn’t uncommon, according to Whitehead, co-author of Taking Back America for God.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
As real-world tensions close in, both families are forced to confront the realities of loyalty, nationalism and friendship.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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To those who have worked throughout the shutdown — thank you for your patriotism and commitment to keeping our skies safe.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In that, Garfield’s surprising faith in Arthur’s dormant patriotism and decency pays off.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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